Durham councilwoman wants extra review of DPD officers

DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Durham City Councilwoman Jillian Johnson wants Durham's new police chief, CJ Davis, to review excessive force complaints against the three officers involved in the shooting death of Frank Clark.

Johnson is raising concerns to see whether a second review of their personnel files warrants the firing of the officers.

ABC11 was unable to reach Johnson, but we spoke with Councilman Charlie Reece about the letter. He agrees with her assertions.

"I think Jillian raised a number of really important points in her email to the city manager and council," Reece said. "I think anyone that has read these press reports can't help but be concerned about the accounts that are out there about the history of the officers that were involved in the shooting death of Frank Clark."

But not everyone agrees. ABC11 spoke with Councilman Eddie Davis who says this is a personnel issue, and feels the officer's background should be released only if the police chief or the city manager thinks it's necessary for the public to know.

On Monday, after the city council meeting, Durham's city manager and city attorney will discuss Johnson's request in a closed meeting.